InterviewWD 378 · pp. 2–15
Andy Hall introduces the replacement of metal miniatures with a new resin range, describing the launch, revised clampack packaging and anticipated benefits for detailed models. Interviews with sculptors, assemblers and painters explain the contemporary expectations of sharper casting, lighter parts and easier conversion. Galleries of familiar characters demonstrate the scope of the change, while practical examples show how the material was being prepared and painted in the studio.
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PaintingWD 378 · pp. 12–15
Joe Tomaszewski explains why detailed castings provide a useful foundation for precise painting while stressing that the craft still depends on practice. Darren Latham’s Astorath contrasts glossy red armour with non-metallic gold, and Matt Kennedy differentiates a Blood Knight’s dark barding from its brighter rider. Further classic characters show varied treatments of crystal, skin, cloth and weapons across the newly recast range.
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PaintingWD 378 · p. 13
Matt Kennedy paints the mounted Gandalf within a deliberately limited palette while keeping robe, beard and horse distinct. Dheneb Stone gives the clothing a warm white foundation, whereas Shadowfax develops from the cooler Space Wolves Grey. A neutral beard and dark muzzle separate the adjacent pale surfaces, preserving the miniature’s likeness and detail without adding strong colour.
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